Barbara Penington

Associate Professor

Chair, Communication Department

Office: Heide Hall 461
Phone: (262) 472-1034
Email: peningtb@uww.edu

"I believe the teacher and student work in partnership to foster the student’s personal and academic development."

Courses
Cross Cultural Communication, Listening Behavior, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Theory, Introduction to Human Communication, Introduction to Communication Studies

Professional History
I have taught at Marquette University, Marian College, and UW-Whitewater.

Areas of Research and/or Expertise
Family Communication; Listening Behavior, Cross Cultural Communication

Awards or Achievements
Winner of the 2007 W.P. Roseman Award for Excellence in Teaching

Education and Affiliation
  • Carthage College (B.A. in English and Secondary Education)
  • UW-Whitewater (M.S. in Communication)
  • Marquette University (PhD in Family Communication)